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A Promise of Light in the Midst of Darkness

Letters of Love in the Shadow of War — Part Seven

Alec Ludus
4 min readJul 10, 2023
Photo by British Library on Unsplash

Read her letter here:

My Dearest Evelyn,

As I read your words, my heart aches with the weight of your grief. I wish I could be there to hold you, to offer solace and reassurance in this darkest of times. Know that even in the midst of my own battles and the heavy toll they have taken on our unit, your pain is never far from my thoughts.

In the face of devastation, it becomes even more crucial to find the flickering flames of hope and nurture them with unwavering determination. Though our worlds may seem engulfed in darkness, I am resolved to be the light that guides you through this time of profound sorrow. It is my fervent wish to illuminate your path and fill your life with moments of joy, however fleeting they may be.

Though our units have both suffered heavy damage, I find solace in the camaraderie of my fellow soldiers, the ones who have become a second family to me. They, too, carry the weight of loss and endure the…

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Alec Ludus
Alec Ludus

Written by Alec Ludus

I am a writer who writes in many genres, but currently, I am focusing on writing stories with exactly 100 words, which is also known as #Hundo.

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